About Southpaw K9

Training, boarding and play in Waxahachie

Southpaw K9 is a dog training and boarding facility at 140 Cox Rd in Waxahachie, serving clients across Dallas-Fort Worth, from Midlothian, Red Oak and Mansfield to Dallas, Plano and Frisco. Alongside training it offers boarding, play care and grooming, with every service "rooted in relationship."

Training

Training is led by retired Master Sergeant Ryan Davila, whose background in field trial retriever competition and bird hunting shapes his work. Southpaw K9 specializes in premium on-lead and off-lead obedience, custom-built for each dog's personality, drive and needs, using balanced methods focused on clear communication and real-world results. The team says that when pressure is part of the process it is applied thoughtfully and with the dog's trust at the center, and owners are coached to lead calmly and consistently.

What owners say

One client wrote: "You'll be happier knowing you can let your dog off leash and they aren't going to bolt."

What to ask

Ask how long training programs run and what they cost, as pricing is available on request.